Stourhead

Lovely walk around a lake. Easy access and nice views. Busier than expected at October half term. Good setting off point for other walks outside the grounds of Stourhead house. Large car park, pub (check opening times), farm shop.

We went on a weekend in October and there were queues to get in, but once on the grounds it didn't feel too busy at all. The autumnal colours made made the scenery all that more stunning. If you don't want to grab a sit down meal before or after your walk, I'd recommend packing a picnic

One of the most beautiful places ive visited recently, the architecture and the scenery is just amazing, absolutely perfect for a family to visit or walk the dog . Stourhead estate on the Wiltshire-Somerset border is the perfect day out for everyone. A breathtaking 18th century landscape garden with lakeside walks, grottoes and classical temples is only the beginning. You can also visit Stourhead House, a Palladian mansion with a fantastic regency library and beautiful art collection. Then why not climb the 205 steps to the top of King Alfred's Tower, an amazing red-brick folly, for vistas over Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire, or explore one of our Iron Age hill forts.

First visit here very impressive with extensive grounds. They certainly knew how to do it in style those days. Volunteers were very welcoming and informative. Plenty of rooms to visit with information books. Overwhelmed by the portraits so many such a lot to take in. Trees, grounds and temples were magnificent. Refreshments were very good plenty of choice especially near the pub. Combined a trip to Alfred s tower which is very close. Look how small the bricks are. Spent a good full day here

Excellent place for a day out, lots of things to see! Definitely one of my favourite National Trust places so far, highly recommend it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a fabulous day out at Stourhead. The views and walks were amazing. The house was also so interesting! Unfortunately I can't rate it a 5 star this time as the lake had blue-green algae (lots of good warning signage though) and the flower beds and gardens were looking very dry and a bit unkempt. We will definitely visit again in Spring!

We had a lovely day at stourhead visiting with my parents. The National trust House and gardens was really well set up. Probably the best National trust House and gardens for children to visit - obviously have to be careful of them around the lakes but lots of interesting things for them to do and see including in the house. The house itself you could only see downstairs which was slightly disappointing but the bits that you could see were really impressive - that included interesting architecture plus an extensive set of paintings, the furniture and the library outstanding from my perspective. The volunteers were really enthusiastic and explained about the different rooms and previous owners of the building. The house gardens and lakes are of course also very photogenic. The walk around the lakes takes about an hour we stopped on occasion because it was very hot to look inside the different grottos and buildings around the lake. Most of the refreshments and facilities are up near the house so it's worth getting ready for the walk. There are some steep cobbled sections which can be slippery in wet weather. We found a photographic exhibition was very interesting actually displayed in the gardens of the house.

Second time visiting, but in the rain which was different altogether, in a good way. Lots of features to look at when walking the vast grounds and the house is interesting, full of beautiful books and furniture as well as paintings with hidden features. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful gardens grounds and the house was ok but £19 is a bit steep. Nice area for a walk and scenery for photos

This is a brilliant National Trust place located 30-40 miles away from Bristol. The gardens were interesting, and so was the house, but not all furniture was original. It is a great day out for the kids and they sold delicious raspberry ripple icecream! I would definitely visit this location again, and I'd recommend this to Warminster residents or tourists

The best National Trust property in the South West for sure. Absolutely breathtaking. Love it!

Stourhead is a great National Trust property and one in which you could happily spend the day. It's one of the few trust properties with a pub. say no more! The house is not the reason you visit Stourhead (althought the collection of Chippendale (furniture, not men) might appeal), it is the gardens that will entice you. Set out in the mid 18th Century the gardens are an absolute delight set around a magnificent lake. As you explore expect to find follies and hidden wonders. The planting is varied and some unusual specimens can be found amongst more usual planting. If you fancy a long walk (or a drive) then King Alfred's tower is worth a visit. Climb to the top of this triangular tower to get a view of three counties!

Huge with very impressive gardens. Will wear a child out nicely, and they will have a great time exploring. Every so often you come accross a temple or building to explore. Bring drinks and food, expect usual national trust prices.

Delightful National Trust property with house and gardens open to the public. We visited in autumn and the colours of the mature wooded gardens around the lake were absolutely stunning. A full circuit around the gardens is a bit hilly, so beware if you are pushing a buggy or wheelchair. There are some great follies with exciting grottos and water features for your toddlers to enjoy. The tearoom is up to National Trust standards - friendly and good quality, although not exactly cheap.

Delightful The only national trust property I have found with a pub at the end of it, so a reward for a long walk. If I was a millionaire in the 18th century I would have copied this garden exactly

Beautiful Gardens set around a central lake. Worth visiting any time of the year with interesting monuments scattered around. I thought he National Trust tea rooms were a touch expensive so on later trips have gone to the pub on the grounds for a bite to eat. Lovely place, just a shame it belongs to the National Trust..

This National Trust property and garden is a very good day out for the family. I would recommend wearing a pair of walking boots and talking a walk around this place's huge and varied gardens, I particularly liked the summer house style places at the far end of the lake. Old country houses aren't my sort of thing but I was assured by the person I went with that it was a good example. Allow plenty of time and make sure you visit the pub on the estate and the organic food shop on the way out. All in all a good day out